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Assemble a computer
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Building or assembling a personal computer gives you insight into how they work. There are many reasons for assembling your computer. You save money and use parts of your choice. It also gives you the knowledge to upgrade your system when you need to do so and increases your comfort level when using your computer. Here is how to assemble your personal computer.

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Parts
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Computer Chassis Motherboard Hard drive CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-RW Random Access Memory (RAM) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Intructions
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Put all the parts you need on a table. Attach the Central Processing Unit (CPU) to the Motherboard. Secure it with the clip. Attach the CPU fan or cooler to the top of the CPU.

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Attach your Motherboard to the Chassis. Align the holes on the corners of the Motherboard with those on the Chassis, and attach the motherboard to the chassis with screws provided by the manufacturer. Use Screwdriver to tighten the screws firmly.

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Install the Random Access Memory (RAM) sticks to the Motherboard. Press down firmly until you hear a click to indicate it is locked in place. Repeat this step if you have multiple RAM sticks.

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Install the Hard Drive. Your options are IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) Hard Drives. Make sure your Motherboard and Power Supply support your Hard Drive. Most computers have support for IDE Drives. Attach the Hard Drive to the Chassis. Connect the Power Supply and Cables to the back of the Hard Drive.

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Connect the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-RW to the Chassis being careful to align it with the front of the Chassis. Connect the Power Supply and Cables to the slots on the back of the Drive. Set the jumper on the back of the Drive to slave or master if youre using more than one Drive.

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Install your Video, Sound and Network Cards if they are not onboard the Motherboard. Newer Motherboards come with these cards on-board. Confirm they are not on-board before installing a new card.

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Close your Chassis. Turn on your computer after plugging it to a power source and attaching your mouse and keyboard. Open your CD-ROM drive, place your operating system in the Drive and close the Drive. Follow the operating system developers instructions and install the software. Install the drivers for the Motherboard and other on-board devices.

Enjoy your new personal computer.

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